Home & Garden: Page 86

Wiping our shoes off as we enter the home reduces the amount of contaminated dirt tracked in. Large mats, that cover two or three strides, will ensure that even those that refuse to wipe will leave most of the dirt clinging to their shoes on the mat rather than your carpet.

Paper Bags Are Better Than Plastic, Right?

Have you always wanted to be batman but you do not have a hidden cave? Watch this video on how to build your secret bookcase entrance to your bat cave.

Have those shiny surfaces in your bathroom or kitchen stopped shining? Watch this video to learn how to clean shiny surfaces with baby oil to bring back their glisten.

Picture frames house precious memories... so don't you want to keep them clean? Watch this video and get tips from Jonathon Stewart on how to clean picture frames.

All of us know how hard it is to remove gum stuck on our clothes. Luckily, you do not have to throw that garment away just yet. Watch this video on how to remove gum from clothes using some ice, a knife and a small plastic bag.

Adding compost to your garden soil increases its nutrient content and overall fertility. Watch this video to learn easy and effective methods of adding compost to soil.

Is that itchy bug bite bugging you? Watch this video on how to soothe bug bites using natural and organic remedies.

Are you tired of how your house looks like from the outside? Watch this video and learn how to choose the exterior paint colors for your home from Jackie Craven.

For a natural alternative to wallpaper or poster glue, consider using wheat paste. This clear, permanent adhesive is used by artists and decorators and is simple to make.

A vise grip is an inexpensive and useful tool that you will make your life a lot easier. See how to operate a vise grip.

The unexpected visit you get from a mouse probably makes your skin crawl, but you might not feel comfortable killing these unwanted guests. Learn easy and organic tricks for preventing, repelling, and removing mice from your home, the humane way.

Recycling old jars into vases or containers is a good way to reuse them, but sometimes it seems like an impossible task to get the sticky labels and goo off of the glass. Check out these all-natural, easy tips, and you'll be label-free in no time.

Candles make great decorations and provide good mood lighting, but cleaning up dried wax drippings is never fun. Check out these simple tips for removing candle wax and it'll be history in no time.

A vegetable juicer is a wonderful appliance to have, but if not cleaned properly, juicers can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Learn how to clean and maintain your juicer.

Over time, kitchens have been considered the heart of the home. Use feng shui to make it a clean, light, and happy heart for you and your family.

Is your houseplant in desperate need of some TLC? Learn how to tell if your plant is pot bound and how to transplant it from one container to another.

Before painting any room, you want to ensure that the paint only lands on the wall surfaces you intend to paint. See how to tape room walls and other objects to reduce unwanted splatter.

Keeping your shoes in a big pile in the closet is bad for your collection and your sanity. Putting them in order takes just a little effort, for a huge life improvement. Find out how to save time and systematize your closet by organizing your shoes.

Do you have guests coming over on short notice? All you need is 10 minutes and a little direction, and you can have your house looking like a cleaning crew just walked out the door.

Antique silver requires different care than regular silver pieces. Learn some tips to keep your antique silver shining, including how to clean, polish, and store your silver.

Antique silver requires different care than regular silver pieces. Learn some tips to keep your antique silver shining, including how to clean, polish, and store your silver.

With so many details and crevices to maneuver, painting around a window can get a little tricky. Try these tips for painting windows so you don't end up with a mess of painted glass.

Removing ink stains can be a tough proposition, especially if you're dealing with permanent ink. But try these tips, and even the toughest stain doesn't stand a chance.

Doorknobs may not be on the cutting edge of decoration, but they certainly contribute to the look of your home. Update shabby doors and closets by replacing your old doorknobs.

Cooking fish and deep frying at home can be real crowd pleasers, but the smelly odors left behind aren't. These quick tips will help leave your kitchen smelling great.

Let there be light! Brighten up a room by hanging a beautiful wall sconce. Check out these tips on how to mount and wire a wall sconce.

Your kitchen sink cracked, discoloring, or simply far too old? Then it's probably time to replace it with a sparkling new one. But before you pull out your yellow book to search for a handy man, consider doing it yourself first. No, it's not impossible, and no, you won't end up in the ER - IF you're careful.

Are you prone to accidents that leave your walls looking like Swiss cheese? Learn the basic steps for patching larger holes in drywall.

Before you hang the "for sale" sign in your yard, find out how to make the exterior of your home attractive to potential buyers.

s it time to repair a busted wall outlet or replace an old one? Watch how to perform this simple task quickly and safely. You will need an outlet and an outlet cover.

It may not be the most glamorous job, but scrubbing grout leaves your tile looking brand new. Watch how to properly clean grout. Use a mop and pail.

Looking for a way to use up your leftover wood? Watch how to make a simple but decorative shelf, perfect for holding pictures or knickknacks.

You can add character to your windows by casing them, an easy process that you can accomplish with a few mitre cuts. Learn how to case windows using this decorative style.

Want to make your yard look as beautiful as a golf course? Weed eat the edges of your lawn to get a clean, crisp look.

Brighten up dark countertop spaces with an under-cabinet light fixture. Watch how to install a light fixture and hide the cords.

Kevin Contreras makes chicken marsala in one of his favorite innovations, a solar oven, reminding us of yet another fun, easy yet great way to green our daily lives.

Replacing a toilet is surprisingly easy. Learn how with this video. Make sure you disconnect the water hose before you do anything else, otherwise you could have quite a messy bathroom.

Does your lower back feel like it's in knots after you use a shovel? You may not be using the tool correctly. Watch how to properly shovel.

If putting up a new fence or mailbox is on your to-do list, chances are you'll need to use a post hole digger. Watch how to properly dig a hole with one.